r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Feb 05 '23

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

This thread will be used for the "new"-type questions, PAL/RPAL applications, references, CFSC/CFRSC requirements, storage/transport, or other general "new-to-me" firearms ownership questions.

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u/Subject-Inspector-73 Feb 05 '23

Hi everyone :),

im trying to apply for my rpal online and im not sure if using someone living in the states as one of my references would slow down the process? (my cousin that im really close to moved to the states last year, i also have my friend here in canada as an alternative but id rather have my cousin be my reference since hes more reliable) would the reference’s location make a difference? also do they only email the references?

lastly itd also be great to know how long it took u guys to get your pal from an online app.

Thanks yall :)

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u/[deleted] Feb 05 '23

It might. References aren't always contacted and on the off chance they are, time zone and geographic differences might make licensing slower.

Sometimes they do phone calls as well.